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Drew Ritz
Gen A3
Command Staff
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Online
Connected to vUSAF Network
Total Flight Time
853.7
Hrs
Total Flights
227
Flights
Avg. Flight Time
03:45
Hrs
AI Readiness Assessment
LIVE VAM REVIEW
MAJCOM
AIR STAFF
Category
Air Staff
Last Flight
2026-05-01
90-Day Sorties
2
Watch Items
- No major readiness deficiencies detected from available VAM data.
Recommended Next Actions
- Maintain current proficiency cycle.
Commander Summary:
A1003 is assessed at 100%
and categorized as MISSION READY.
This embedded review uses the live VAM-connected readiness engine when available and falls back to Form 201 readiness if the AI engine cannot load.
Combined Recognition Section
Aeronautical Rating, Ribbons & Awards
Flight rating at top with decorations grouped below in one visual rack
Senior Pilot
750+ total flight hours
AMC Service Award
2026-05-01 00:00:00
AMC Service Award
2026-03-29 01:06:20
Distinguished Service Medal
2026-03-29 01:03:44
Operation Black Forest Award
2026-03-29 01:05:59
Outstanding Unit Award
2026-03-29 01:04:58
Instructor Pilot Ribbon
2026-03-29 01:07:43
Humanitarian Service Award
2026-03-29 01:12:53
Longevity Award - 10 yr
2026-03-29 01:08:50
IPT Completion
2026-05-01 00:00:00
IPT Completion
2026-03-29 01:07:08
UPT Completion
2026-03-29 01:06:54
UPT Completion
2026-05-01 00:00:00
SUPT Completion
2026-05-01 00:00:00
SUPT Completion
2026-03-29 01:06:33
Joint Serv. Commendation Medal
2026-03-29 01:04:04
MQT Ribbon
2026-05-01 00:00:00
Operation Red Flag Alaska
2026-03-29 01:05:38
Operation Red Flag – Nellis
2026-03-29 01:05:23
Unit Citation
2026-03-29 01:04:42
QualificationsVIEW ALL ›
| Rating | Status | Date Earned |
|---|---|---|
| IFS-100 - Initial Flight Screening | Complete | 2026-05-01 |
| IFT-101 - VATSIM / Network Procedures | Complete | 2026-05-01 |
| MQT - Mission Qualification Training | Complete | 2026-05-01 |
| F10 - Formation Proficiency | Current | 2026-05-01 |
| M40 - Mission Event Qualification | Current | 2026-05-01 |
| M41 - Advanced Mission Event | Current | 2026-05-01 |
| EVAL - Commander / Evaluator Review | Current | 2026-05-01 |
Current Assignment
Headquarters vUSAF
Wing: Air Staff
Squadron: Command Staff
Assigned: December-06-2017
Location: Classified
Primary Aircraft: Command / Staff
Flight Activity SummaryVIEW ALL ›
Total Flight Time853.7
Total Flights227
90-Day Sorties2
180-Day Sorties5
Last Activity2026-05-01
Assignment HistoryVIEW ALL ›
Command Staff
Command Staff
December-06-2017 - Present
Global Operations
Air Staff Pilot
Air Staff
Current Cycle
Headquarters vUSAF
Mission Qualification
Command / Staff
C-1
Fully mission capable
Recent Flight Activity
| Date | Aircraft | Route | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | C-17A MILITARY AIRLIFT | KLSV - KTCM | 2.7 |
| 2026-03-01 | C-17A MILITARY AIRLIFT | KLRF - KLSV | 3.19 |
| 2026-01-24 | AREA 51 SIM C-5M SUPER GALAXY | NSTU - PHNL | 5.03 |
| 2025-12-29 | AREA 51 SIM C-5M SUPER GALAXY | NSTU - NZCH | 4.76 |
| 2025-12-14 | AREA 51 SIM C-5M SUPER GALAXY | PHNL - NSTU | 6.47 |
| 2025-09-01 | BOEING C-17 177705 | KCHS - KLRF | 1.98 |
| 2024-09-15 | LEARJET 35A N925DM | KBIX - KADW | 2 |
| 2024-07-07 | LOCKHEED MARTIN C-130J - USAF | KBIX - KBIX | 3.9 |
Commander Remarks / Pilot Journal
30 JAN 2026
Rated Command Pilot, Flight Time: 1500+ total flight hours.
vCOS
vCOS
22 SEP 2025
Rated Senior Pilot, Flight Time: 750+ total flight hours.
vCoS
vCoS
02 OCT 2023
Awarded the Operation Deep Freeze 2022-23 Participation Award w/Bronze Attachment-3.
vLtGen Curtis Young vAFDP
vLtGen Curtis Young vAFDP
04 MAY 2020
On this date promoted to vGeneral and assigned duties as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operation A3.
vLtGen Curtis Young vAFDP
vLtGen Curtis Young vAFDP
06 NOV 2019
On this date promoted to vLt.
General authority received from COS vGen Pheibush, vLtGen Curtis Young /vAFDP
General authority received from COS vGen Pheibush, vLtGen Curtis Young /vAFDP